Monthly Archives: January 2013

There are so many theories on what to eat, what not to eat. So many diets — I won’t even go there. If you have ever been to my cooking classes or presentations you’ve heard me say it many of times. I believe, at the end of the day, we are over-thinking food. We’ve made […]

Clark College! Whew. What an experience. It was so cool to be the lecturer in the very same room, OSC 204 I sat in as a student just over a year ago. Thanks Steve and Garet from the Thompson Fitness Center for inviting me. Last week, I had the great pleasure and honor of holding […]

Just in from a nice interval walk along the Columbia Waterfront Renaissance walking trail. Y’all know by now I’m a proponent of walking. It’s such a good form of exercise. It’s free. And all you have to do is put one foot in front of the other. Most everyone can do that. Best of all, […]

In July, I formed a women’s group — “5 or 50″ Women’s Sustainable Weight Loss & Healthy Lifestyle Group. A time for us gals to come together — bond, share, encourage. To dispel negative thoughts of ourselves, of each other, and approach weight loss sustainably. Over the months, we’ve done just that. At the year […]

In July, I formed a women’s group — “5 or 50″ Women’s Sustainable Weight Loss & Healthy Lifestyle Group. A time for us gals to come together — bond, share, encourage. To dispel negative thoughts of ourselves, of each other, and approach weight loss sustainably. Over the months, we’ve done just that. At the year […]

The following is actually the first piece I wrote introducing myself on the blog and Facebook page (July 2010) — it lives under the About Me page. I was perusing the blog this morning and I thought hmm…this would make for a good post or technically a repost. I am a product – and now […]

Once upon a time meat was the largest portion on my plate. I’m proud to say that’s changed. Now-a-days, my plate is heavy on the plants (vegetables and fruits). I’ve come to embrace this healthier option after taking health courses, reading, and watching documentaries. I’ve cut back on my animal protein considerably. And, honestly, I […]

Again, I say, I love what I do! Yesterday, I hosted my first ever cooking class for the kiddos. My goal is to teach ‘em early how to use whole foods to make delicious, simple snacks and meals. OUTSIDE of the Box! Yesterday’s menu: Fresh fruit cups (apples, oranges, and bananas), Blueberry Banana Kale Smoothies, […]

Again, I say, I love what I do! Yesterday, I hosted my first ever cooking class for the kiddos. My goal is to teach ‘em early how to use whole foods to make delicious, simple snacks and meals. OUTSIDE of the Box! Yesterday’s menu: Fresh fruit cups (apples, oranges, and bananas), Blueberry Banana Kale Smoothies, […]

Honored. Humbled. A little apprehensive. I’ve been selected as the guest lecturer for Clark College’s Biggest Loser Challenge. Honored for a number of reasons. Humbled because the little fat girls’ story does matter. Apprehensive because I’m not on my A-game right now. My diet is questionable so I feel icky and I haven’t been working […]